How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT117 - Failed to record changes

/SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Failed to record changes

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/SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT117 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT117 Failed to record changes typically occurs during the import or export of data in the SAP Business One system, particularly when there are issues with the data being processed or the system configuration. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being imported may have integrity issues, such as missing required fields, incorrect data types, or invalid references to other records.
  Authorization Problems: The user performing the import/export may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Business One system that prevent the recording of changes.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked or in a state that prevents changes from being recorded, possibly due to another process or transaction.
  Customizations or Add-ons: If there are customizations or third-party add-ons in place, they may interfere with the